The experience of insecure work
The UK’s insecure work crisis is deepening, with 4 million people now trapped in jobs that deny them stability, dignity, and fundamental rights. One in eight workers face precarious employment - whether through zero-hours contracts (ZHCs), agency work, or low-paid self-employment - amid a labour market increasingly designed around employer flexibility at the expense of worker security.
Suha Abdul - 30 Sep 2025
Research and reports
